Life by XLN Audio

Life is an app that lets musicians record audio in the world around them and turn it into beats in Ableton, Logic, and other pro music software. We designed the UI of both the app and the beat making plug-in, giving them a clear visual language that makes them easy to use for novices and professionals alike.

The mobile app lets you record when you’re out and about.

Recordings are synced into your music software and turned into beats.

Each sound is color coded so similar sounds have similar colors.

Beats are visualized as pie charts that light up when you press play.

Playful knobs invite beginners to experiment.

Advanced controls give professional musicians precise command over sound design.